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The Worst Episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop

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Worst episode
S5E1 Super-charging the Cog
5.836 votes
Best episode
S4E6 Deadline for D-Day
8.936 votes
Top season
Season 4
8.6avg
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1d 11h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 1 - Super-charging the Cog
    5.8/10(36 votes)

    S5:E1

    Richard wants to take the business to a whole new level by using the power of social media and embracing his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in an intrepid trip to the Middle East.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 2 - Tickled Pink
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    S5:E2

    The Cog respray an Aston Martin Lagonda a shocking pink for Europe's biggest car collector. Richard's daughter Izzy discovers a passion for racing. Richard gets carried away and enters them into a race, prompting a last-minute bout of parental nerves.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 3 - A Brave New World
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S3:E3

    Richard and the Cogs restore a 1947 Delahaye and a Jaguar XK120 for Salon Privé. While Richard explores the future of motoring in a Bentley powered by synthetic fuels at Goodwood, a Lancia taken on to help endangered leopards threatens to derail plans.

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  4. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 8 - The End Of The Road
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    S3:E8

    Richard and the Cogs restore 'Olivia' for a live audience at CarFest. But can the show help the team get their mojo back?

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  5. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 5 - American Dream
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S5:E5

    A 1950's American pick-up truck offers the Cogs their first chance of car-show glory, if they can restore it to pristine condition. And Richard gets a shot of driving in the biggest classic car race of the season, providing he can impress his mentor.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 3 - Mum Knows Best
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    S5:E3

    Things appear to be on the up when they land a prestigious Morgan job, but a disastrous E-Type re-build prompts an emergency audit by Richard's mum. The verdict is damning.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 8 - Where's all the Money?
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    S2:E8

    Richard must come up with a plan to raise emergency funds. And, the team enter their first race at Donnington Park, but engine problems threaten to derail the entire project.

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  8. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 7 - Marshalling the Raw Recruits
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S5:E7

    New staff find themselves in at the deep end restoring a unique 1960's concept car and a rare Lotus. Richard follows his dream of big-time racing and attempts to get his hundred-year-old steam car back on the road threaten to run out of puff.

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  9. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 4 - Passion Over Profit
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    S3:E4

    Anthony gets the chance to do driver training in a race-spec Nissan Skyline GTR at Donington Park, but his attempts to repeat the experience in The Smallest Cog’s MGB end in spectacular failure.

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  10. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 1 - Something Has to Change
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    S4:E1

    Richard has the chance to win a historical, unique, car restoration project

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  11. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 8 - Heading in the Right Direction
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    S5:E8

    The Cogs take centre stage with an eclectic display, including the last ever Lotus Europa, at Britain's premier car show - Salon Privé. But glory is short-lived. When Richard returns James May's restored Triumph Stag it doesn't exactly go as planned.

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  12. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 5 - The Big Bet
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    S2:E5

    Richard faces a gun-toting client, who is anxious for work to start on his vintage Bentley. And, poor planning threatens The Smallest Cog's chance at a car show.

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  13. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 6 - The Moment of Truth
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    S2:E6

    Richard comes up with a cunning plan to create a show car to generate business for the Cog. And, accountant Kamla gives Richard a harsh reality check.

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  14. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 9 - Going Global
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    S2:E9

    Richard's business goes global after a call from an international car collector in Singapore. And, Richard helps his best friend Les fulfil a childhood dream.

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  15. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 4 - H is for Help!
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    S5:E4

    With the workshop haemorrhaging money, Richard brings in heavyweight help. Attempts to make money through selling merchandise backfires.

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  16. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 7 - Hebbie-Jeebies
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S4:E7

    Richard races at Silverstone and has a podium finish within his sights.

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  17. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 2 - Back In The Racing Saddle
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    S3:E2

    Richard prepares the MGB for the racing season, and fixes up an E-type for a classic car rally. Kamla is delighted when Richard ups the workshop rate. But the plan is derailed when Neil takes on a rusting Lancia to raise money for endangered leopards.

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  18. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 2 - London Classic Car Show
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    S1:E2

    Richard gambles his own money on a 1970 Mark II Jensen Interceptor with plans to restore it to factory specification. Plus, the guys head to the London Classic Car Show.

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  19. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 1 - New Beginnings
    8.2/10(102 votes)

    S1:E1

    Richard opens a classic car restoration workshop but being the boss of a new business isn’t quite what he expected. He ropes in his family to help promote it.

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  20. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 7 - The Last Race
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S3:E7

    Richard redesigns his horsebox into an RV for the Cog race team but questions whether they should continue racing as the Cogs face their final event.

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  21. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 4 - Prescott Hill Climb
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    S2:E4

    Richard takes the Cogs go karting to find a driver for the classic racing team. And, The Smallest Cog MBG GT race car gets its debut at the Prescott Hill Climb.

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  22. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 1 - Busy, busy, busy!
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    S3:E1

    Richard restores a unique 1967 Delahaye sports car belonging to legendary Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron. But with the Delahaya's original paint to track down, Richard soon fears his dream to display the car to the classic car elite may be in jeopardy.

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  23. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 6 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    S5:E6

    Much excitement as the Cogs head to the Isle of Man TT to launch a new British bike brand. A racing Mini needs brutal surgery after a crash. And Hadrian calls time on Cog Racing so Richard enlists old friends Les and Zog as his stand-in race team.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 7 - 1950s Alvis
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    S2:E7

    Richard's team work overtime to complete their first big restoration - a 1950s Alvis. Plus, they are under pressure to get their racing MGB fit for competition.

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  25. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 3 - 1930s Morris 8
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    S2:E3

    Neil promises to help a friend with his 1930s Morris 8, but it's a financial hit for Cog. Plus, Richard admits to Kamla that work on the MGB will cost more than expected.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Super-charging the Cog" is the worst rated episode of Richard Hammond's Workshop. It scored 5.8/10 from 36 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 6, 2025. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tickled Pink".

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